Blanco County

TX · Pop. 86,521 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Blanco County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 86,521.

$/Acre: $1,414
Property Tax: 1.8%
Growing Season: 294 days
Broadband: 82%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 50.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%
Local Sales Tax1.01%
Combined Sales Tax7.26%
Cost of Living Index99
Median Household Income$89,438
Poverty Rate8.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,414
Median Home Price$208K
Acres for Sale4460
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season294 days
Annual Rainfall45 inches
Avg Summer High91°F
Avg Winter Low40°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,424 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire4/10
Tornado3/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)294 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)5.1
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K447
Property Crime /100K458
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City34 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%
Ag EconomyModerate